Day Planner
What to do on site?
Which English Heritage Properties are nearby?
Which other places of interest are nearby?
House
Suggested time needed: 1 hour
Spend a day at Audley End House and Gardens and marvel at the sumptuous splendour enjoyed by royalty and aristocracy in one of England’s grandest country homes. - Admire the beautiful interiors reflecting many generations of style and view magnificent State Apartments along with small and intimate dressing rooms.
- See the impressive collection of works by Masters Holbein, Lely and Canaletto.
- View the exquisite suite of neo-Classical rooms designed by Robert Adam.
- Find out what goes on ‘Behind the Scenes’ or enjoy a day out with our new ‘Family Tours’.
Gardens
Suggested time needed: 30 minutes – 1 hour
Take time to explore the magnificent grounds and pastoral parkland designed by ‘Capability’ Brown. Walk over to the lake or climb up to the Temple of Concord to admire the house in its wonderful setting. - Wander round the beautiful 19th century parterre with its magnificent floral displays.
- Imagine yourself back in Victorian times as you take a turn around the organic walled Kitchen Garden growing original fruit and vegetable varieties – complete with labels in beautiful copperplate handwriting!
- Discover the Elysian Garden cascade and Robert Adam’s ornamental garden buildings, including the elegant ‘Tea House Bridge’.
Refreshments
Suggested time needed: 30 minutes – 1 hour
Relax and dream of days gone by with a spot of lunch in our tearooms, choose from a selection of light bites including fresh salads, sandwiches and homemade soup. If the weather is fine sit outside by the Cloud Hedge and enjoy tea for two with a slice of homemade cake.
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Events
Bring all the family and join us for one of our spectacular events. See www.english-heritage.org.uk/events
Wrest Park and Gardens
Distance: 40 miles
One of the most magnificent and enchanting gardens in England. Wrest Park’s formal gardens provide a fascinating history of gardening styles, laid out over 150 years and inspired by the great gardens of Versailles. Enjoy over 90 acres of open space and sheltered woodland walks complemented by reflective expanses of water. Discover an endless selection of walks, picnic areas and places to explore, or simply sit back, relax and dream of days gone by.
Prior’s Hall Barn
Distance: 5 miles
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in eastern England , with a breath taking aisled interior. Admission: FREE. Saffron Walden
Distance: 1 mile
Explore the beautiful market town of Saffron Walden in Essex near the Cambridgeshire border. The narrow streets are crammed with medieval, half timbered buildings dating back to the 12th century. The town’s prosperity was founded on saffron which was harvested from the local crocus fields. The town centre is jam packed full of cosy tea rooms, restaurants and boutique shops ready to be explored.Useful tools
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